Babysitting for best friend
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Like how would I approach her about paying? She just started her job. & her husband is in the process of getting a different job.
Personally it’s a red flag your friend hasn’t brought up payment. Be careful they don’t take advantage of you! I’d bring up that you’re ok at the beginning and they should be providing snacks immediately but after two weeks monetary compensation needs to begin.
How did they ask you to look after their child 2-3 days a week & not tell you that they’d pay you for it. If they’re not paying you, regardless of if they just started work or not I would not do it. If they were to get an actual baby sitter or send their kid to private nursery they would’ve had to pay much more so you really shouldn’t be working for free. Your time isn’t free
If I was your friend I would pay you in some type of way honestly I would feel terrible you doing it for free
How much should I charge?
For me, this would depend if it's short term as a favour whilst they settle in to a new job or something like that as then I'd be alright to help out for maybe 1 month max. I'd still expect them to supply nappies and food and maybe get me a treat for my troubles now or later. However, if this is set to be an ongoing arrangement, I'd definitely want to agree to a payment for my time/effort. Can you advise how this situation came about initially and what the setup is going to be? Long term/short term?
i would definitely ask if it's possible for her to pay you or at least provide for certain items like food/snacks and stuff like that or gas for transportation.